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Adrian College
Adrian College

Adrian College

Adrian, MI, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded by an antislavery advocate in 1859, Adrian College is a 4-year liberal arts college in southeast Michigan. Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Adrian awards bachelor’s degrees in 50 academic majors. In addition to classroom space, the Adrian campus hosts the Robinson Planetarium and Observatory providing lab work for astronomy classes and educational programs for the public. For recreation, Adrian’s Arrington Ice Arena hosts skating lessons for all interested students.

Acceptance Rate:
69%
Average Net Price:
$26,101
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1046

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$26,101
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$40,556
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$40,556
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$13,424
Books and Supplies
$1100
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$23,159
$30k - $48k
$24,783
$48k - $75k
$26,197
$75k - $110k
$29,067
$110k+
$29,980
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
76%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Aid Per Year
$31,555
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,215
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$28,348

 

Students receiving state aid
38%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3344
Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,215
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$37,772
$30k - $48k
$36,007
$48k - $75k
$35,154
$75k - $110k
$30,495
$110k+
$27,957
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$28,534,394
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$34,751,523

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
73%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,908
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
73%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,983
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,095

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • United Methodist
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
69%
Acceptance Rate
3329
Students Applied
47
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Applications Accepted
Common Application
Common Application
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
64%
Out-Of-State Students
27%
22%
Submitting ACT
93%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1046
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
470
75th
580
Reading
25th
470
75th
580
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
8
Top 25%
26
Top 50%
56

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-877-2246
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,821
Total Number of Undergrads
1,747
0
100
45%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
84

Faculty Overview

0
100
88%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
54%
46%
Residency
In-State Students
64%
Out-Of-State Students
27%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
43
Countries Represented
14
Ethnicity
African American
7%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
6%
White
60%
Multiracial
3%
Unknown
16%
Percent of First Generation Students
31%
Student Organizations
75
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
81%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoc
Total Male Athletes
381
Total Female Athletes
247
Intramural Sports
18
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cross Country
  • Crew-Rowing
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Other
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Cheerleading-Dance Team
  • Cross Country
  • Crew-Rowing
  • Equestrian
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Skating
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Other
  • Acrobatics
  • Tumbling
Adrian College Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is not checked
No
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$42,800
Top 5 Cities
Detroit
Toledo
Grand Rapids
Chicago
Kalamazoo
Top 5 Employers
Adrian College
Quicken Loans
General Motors
University of Michigan
State of Michigan
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Operations
Education
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Almost every professor here at Adrian knows their stuff and is very willing to work with you to make sure you thoroughly understand the class material. They will stay after class, meet with you during or outside of posted office hours, and help you find a tutor. We also have a very good Academic Services office, which provides tutoring, note-taking for the disabled, time management counseling, and many other helpful services at no cost. Also, the classes are small; as a freshman, my largest class was 110, my freshman biology class. It was a lecture and the labs were split up into groups of about 15. My sophomore biology class will only be 30. My smallest class as a freshman was 10 students. Adrian provides an excellent learning environment for anyone willing to put forth the effort required to succeed in the collegiate academic setting.
Another thing to add would be that Adrian has a great music program. It's not like some schools where you can't be involved in music unless you're a major or minor. I am pre-med and I have had time to be in the marching band and jazz band and to take guitar lessons. I have been able to learn a lot about my academic program and music, which has nothing to do with my future career. Here at Adrian, you are welcome to try many different things, and that really broadens your knowledge.
Kelly from Wellington, OH
This is a great little college with a beautiful campus. Grocery stores are literally just around the corner so there is no need for a car, just a good, comfy pair of sneakers. Most of the staff is pretty great, too.
Jessica from West Bloomfield, MI
Adrian College is a top-of-the-line school. Although we are D3, our facilities and staff succeed many D2 and D1 schools. AC is a liberal arts institution that prides itself on giving students a well-rounded experience and education.
Sarah
The small town atmosphere makes me feel at home, no matter how far away home is. Athletics and extra curricular groups always make for a fun, busy, and interesting time. I want to look back on college as a great time filled with great people, and Adrian will allow that to happen.
Abby from Tipton, MI
Adrian College is balance of peace and excitement; privacy and community; and academics and athletics. A gorgeous campus houses an intelligent group of both students and faculty that go the extra distnce in everything they do. Becoming an AC Bulldog means being open and willing to push yourself and others to heights you've never met before, even if you don't realize you're doing it.
Ashley from Taylor, MI
adrian college is a great place to attend. from the students to the professors, adrian college is my home away from home. i am glad i chose adrian as my college of choice.
Ashleigh from Adrian, MI